Research Assistant/Associate, Experimental Neuroscience [LKCMedicine] Full-time

Research Assistant/Associate

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School's primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

Our team's mission is to understand how the brain works in both normal and diseased states. We are particularly interested in neurodevelopment, what happens when neurodevelopment goes wrong and how altered brain functions can be rescued. We adopt an interdisciplinary and multi-level approach, using a large palette of cutting-edge techniques, ranging from working with in vivo mouse models, to optical imaging of brain activity, to cellular and molecular profiling. Our work is both fundamental and translational, and we aim to both advance fundamental understanding of brain functions as well as transforming new fundamental research findings into benefits for clinical application and the broader public. The successful candidate will join our team to perform high-quality cutting-edge research in experimental neuroscience, aligning with the overarching research strategy of the school.

We are looking for a motivated research assistant/associate to join our interdisciplinary team. As the successful candidate, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the brain. You will carry out independent research work, collaborate with other both within the team and beyond, and communicate our findings to the scientific community in a professional manner through academic meetings and publications. You will be exposed to cutting-edge neuroscience approaches, and be a part of our collaborative and multi-disciplined team. Together we will learn, grow and make new discoveries of how the brain works. Come and join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute experiments towards the research objectives of the team
• Document and maintain accurate and timely records of all work conducted
• Data analysis and reporting
• Contribute to formulating hypothesis, grant writing, publications in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at conferences, seminars, and meetings
• Participate in weekly lab meetings
• Provide research support to other team members as required
• Contribute to laboratory maintenance, purchasing, and safety duties
• Contribute mentoring to more junior members of the team where required
• Contribute to an open, transparent and collegial team culture, collaborate both within the team as well as with external collaborators

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological/biomedical sciences or related field (including veterinary sciences)
• At least one year research experience in a wet-lab environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Meticulous, with attention to details
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Prior research experience in neuroscience preferred
• RCULA certification preferred
• Prior research experience with bioinformatics is advantageous

Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: LKC